Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

[Spiderman]

Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

I can't help but sound like a fool and think that it goes back to Adam and Eve sinning, realizing they were naked, and sewing fig leaves together.

 

[columbus]

Why are humans the only animals who blush?

Or need to?

Tom

 

[beenherebeforeagain]

I'm pretty sure it has something to do with having opposable thumbs, but also a desire to live in environments that at least sometimes require protection from the extremes...after that, I'm sure that social mores and practices have a role, too.

 

[Father Heathen]

 

[leibowde84]

Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

I can't help but sound like a fool and think that it goes back to Adam and Eve sinning, realizing they were naked, and sewing fig leaves together.

Yeah, definitely doesn't have anything to do with adam and eve, as they didn't exist. At least there isn't any evidence pointing to them existing in the way described in Genesis.

Early humans started wearing clothing so that they could migrate out of Africa about 170,000 years ago. To be able to survive in harsher, colder climates they had to cover their (relatively) newly hairless skin. Makes a lot of sense, actually.

Here is an interesting article on the subject: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...s-170-000-years-ago-according-study-LICE.html

 

[Spiderman]

Yeah, I guess that qualifies

 

[Debater Slayer]

Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

Because Google needs those extra hits from the taboo of nudity. Remember the last time "sheared sheep" or "naked crocodiles" was a top Google hit? Yep, neither do I.

 

[Spiderman]

The Genesis story always bugged me because God set them up to fail, let the serpent in, then punished us for it.

If Eve would condemn all humans for an apple, what would she do for a Klondike bar?

 

[Nakosis]

Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

I can't help but sound like a fool and think that it goes back to Adam and Eve sinning, realizing they were naked, and sewing fig leaves together.

Maybe animals don't wear clothes but some do accessorize....

Natural Bling: 6 Amazing Animals That Decorate Themselves

 

[von bek]

What is wrong with those animals who do not wear clothes?

 

[Cobol]

I ran into this pic and thought I would share.

 

[Skwim]

Why are human beings the only animal that wears clothing?

Unfortunately, the other animals were never given an apple.

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[Spiderman]

Unfortunately, the other animals were never given an apple.

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Oh yes they were

 

[Brickjectivity]